A man has been seriously injured after being trapped in machinery at a scrapyard.

The incident happened at Dalton Metal Recycling at East Mains Industrial Estate in Broxburn, West Lothian.

A 24-year-old man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary following the incident at 9.40am on Friday.

Fire crews were called to the scene to help free the trapped man but he was released before they arrived.

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman said: "Two special operations teams are currently attending the scene.

"A 24-year-old man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment."